Massive win for security forces, five terrorists gunned down in J&K's Bandipora

In a big win for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley, security forces have gunned down five terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora.

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Bandipora: In a big win for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley, security forces have gunned down five terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora.

One IAF Garud personnel has lost his life, and two Army personnel have been injured in the encounter, reports news agency ANI. The encounter is currently underway.

Security forces cordoned off and launched a search operation in Chandergeer village in Hajin area of the district after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official told PTI.

Many local residents of the area gathered around the encounter site and pelted stones at the security forces as the operation began.

He said the search operation resulted in an encounter when the militants hiding there fired on the search party of the security forces, who retaliated.

Mir was the one who opened fire at a police party on Friday. A police sub-inspector, Imran Tak, lost his life and another policeman was injured. The injured policeman is being treated in hospital and doctors have said he is out of danger.

Meanwhile, the authorities in Srinagar have imposed restrictions following the killing of the terrorist, fearing it may trigger a law and order situations. Eight police station areas will remain under curfew. Security has been stepped up in Srinagar’s old city and Parimpora areas.

On Friday, terrorists travelling in a car attacked a police party in Zakura Hazratbal area of Srinagar. While Mir was injured in the gunfight that followed and later succumbed, a hunt has been launched to track down the two militants.

Massive win for security forces, five terrorists gunned down in J&K's BandiporaDescription:In a big win for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley, security forces have gunned down five terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora.
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